Originally published in 1985, this collection of essays expands the understanding of both health itself and the ways in which women may experience their roles as consumers and providers of health care. The authors represent a number of disciplines - anthropology, sociology and political science - and examine issues of public concern on both sides of the Atlantic. Many important health questions are discussed, including the increasing use of high technology methods on obstetrical care, HRT, the treatment of frail elderly women, occupational health, health issues of sport and fitness, and health care systems of the UK, US and Canada as they relate to women in various social circumstances.

About the Author
Ellen Lewis is Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, USA. Virginia Olesen is Professor Emerita at the Center for Health and Community, University of California San Francisco, USA.

Reviews

'This book is a valuable collection of original articles that brings together developments in feminist scholarship in the field of women's health on both sides of the Atlantic.' Barbara Harrison, Feminist Review, Nov 1986

'This book is a cross-cultural effort of authors from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. What is impressive, given the differences in the health care systems, is the similarity of the issues faced by women in all three countries.' Lucy M. Candlib, Family Systems Medicine 4 (1)

Book Information
ISBN 9781032324128
Author Ellen Lewin
Format Hardback
Page Count 332
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 770g